# How To Edit Audio in iMovie on Mac, iPhone and iPad

**URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/edit-audio-in-imovie/
**Author:** Ayushi Chauhan
**Published:** 2023-04-08
**Updated:** 2023-04-08
**Categories:** Blogs
**Reading Time:** 4 min

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Audio editing is used when the sound or music we want How To Edit Audio in iMovie is longer or shorter than we want. Audio editing is the process of changing the length, speed, and volume of sounds or adding effects like loops.

Are you new to cutting audio? Don't worry, because today's article will show you how to cut audio in iMovie on a Mac or an [iPhone](https://compsmag.com/best/iphones/). So, let's look at how to stack audio in iMovie, whether you're using it on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad. we will also look at how to change the volume of audio clips so that they don't get too loud.

## Edit Audio in iMovie on iPhone/iPad

- **Install iMovie**for iPhone on your iPhone or [iPad](https://compsmag.com/best/ipad/).
- Launch it and tap the + icon in the Project [window](https://compsmag.com/best/windows-apps/)and tap Audio > My Music to view the songs in your Music app.
- Scroll **through**the clip and position the cursor or the vertical white line where you want to add the effect.
- Now, **tap + > Audio > Sound**Effects and tap on any theme to preview it.
- Just tap + to add it to the project.
- Place the cursor at any position.
- Tap + > Voiceover, and tap Record to begin recording.
- When you're done, tap Stop and choose **Review**, Accept, or Retake.
- Move Audio Clip
- Tap the clip in the timeline and an **inspector**will pop-up at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the Speed icon to bring Yellow sliders.
- Drag the **sliders**to create a range. Just tap Add in the inspector to create another range.
- Drag the slider right to **increase**the speed and drag it left to decrease it.

## How To Edit Audio in iMovie on Mac

- Click **Modify** > **Trim to Playhead** from the menu bar.
- Press **Option + /**
- **Right-click** the audio clip and select **Trim to Playhead** in the shortcut menu.

### Use the Clip Trimmer

- **Right-click** the audio clip and choose **Show Clip Trimmer** in the shortcut menu.
- When the Clip Trimmer displays, select the area that you want to trim by **dragging the arrows left and right as you hold the white lines**. The section within those lines is what will be removed.
- Click **Close Clip Trimmer** when you finish.

### Changing the speed of an audio clip

- Click the **Speed button** above the Viewer. Select **Custom** in the **Speed** drop-down box and enter a **percentage** next to it. You can also select a different speed in that box if you prefer.
- **Right-click** the clip and choose **Show Speed Editor** from the shortcut menu. You’ll then see a **slider** display at the top of the clip that you can move to adjust the speed.

Visit their [official website](https://www.apple.com/imovie/)for more information.

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